December 2008
Nonprofit Bingo
Every Night Until The End Of The Year
VFW Post 2953
Location: across the street from the AQ Chicken House in Springdale
Time:
Early games start @ 6:30 and main games start @ 7:00pm
Provide support for our veterans and their families in need
December 1, 2008
Citizenship Class
Location: Literacy Council of Western Arkansas, Inc.
300 South 11th Street, Fort Smith
To study and prepare to take the Citizenship Test
-books are free
-classes are free
-$10.00 registration fee
-trained instructors
-ESL also available
Times:
Monday & Wednesday
10:00am - 11:30am
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Need more information call: 479-783-2665
December 1, 2008
Oliver
A Charles Dickens Musical
In an all new production of Lionel Bart's magical musical treasure
Location: Arkansas Best Performing Arts Center
Time: 7:30pm
To purchase tickets or for show information call 479-788-7300 or visit website: uafortsmith.edu
December 2, 2008
Beau Weevilz Performing Free Concert
Next Drumers for Jesus Meeting
Location: First United Methodist Church, E Okmulgee Avenue, Muskogee, OK
Time: 7:00pm
also providing a drumer clinic and free refreshments
Everyone is invited to attend
December 3, 2008
Mommy & Me Art Classes
Location: Community Imagination Studio, 818 N Sang Avenue, Fayetteville
Time: 10:00 to 11:00am
Featured project:
Get ready for the Holidays. Make cards, gifts, and work on cool sculptures for First Night Fayetteville's annual New Year's Eve Celebration
For more information call 479-442-8585
December 4, 2008
42nd Silver Tea
Location: Crystal Dining Room, Crescent Hotel, Eureka Springs
Time: 2:00 to 4:00pm
Hosted by the churchwomen of St. James's Episcopal Church
Benefit for the Salvation Army
The public is cordially invited
December 4, 2008
Annual Homeless Vigil
Fayetteville High School Student Council
Location: Fayetteville High School
Accepting donations from 5:00pm until 9:00 outside of the Fayetteville High School
All proceeds go to help 80 homeless students at the high school and hundreds in the district
December 5, 2008
Holiday Pet Parade
Lights of the Ozarks in Fayetteville
Location: On the Square in downtown Fayetteville
Time: 6:00pm
December 5, 2008
41st. Annual Dinner, Dance, & Auction
So Swank with Frank
St. Edward Mercy Auxiliary
Location: Fort Smith's Holiday Inn City Center
Proceeds benefit St. Edward Mercy Heart Center
For more information and tickets visit website: stedwardmercy.com/swank.asp
December 5, 2008
Eureka Springs Christmas Parade
For more information call: 800-6EUREKA or visit website: eurekaspringschamber.com
December 5, 2008
Art Views
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
Location: Bentonville Public Library, 405 South Main Street
Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Interactive program is free and open to the public
For more information call 479-271-5976
December 5, 6, 2008
Beaver Lake Boat Parade
Parade leaves Prairie Creek Boat Ramp at 7:00pm each night
Arrive at the Hwy 12 Bridge around 7:15pm
Continue to Coppermine Lodge area arrive about 8:00pm
Continue back to Parairie Creek arrive in the area about 9:00pm
December 6, 2008
Annual Christmas Parade
Location: Downtown Bentonville
Time: 11:00am
December 6, 2008
Annual Holiday Art Bazaar
Location: WAC's Nadine Baum Studio, Fayetteville
Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Offer free card and ornament making while you shop for your gifts from local artists
December 4, 2008
Discover Art Colorful Connection-Mobiles
Location: Crystal Bridges at the Massey, Bentonville
Time: 3:00pm to 4:45pm
Free family drop-in program best for children ages 5-12 and their adult partners
Children and families will creat colorful mobiles from an array of materials and techniques
December 4, 5, 6, 2008
14th Madrigal Feast
Presented by Bentonville High School Choral Department
Time:
Thursday @ 7:00pm
Friday @ 7:00pm
Saturday @ 12:30pm & 7:00pm
Ticket price: $17, $30
Silent Auction begins thirty minutes before each show
This 15th Century Dinner Theater has delicious catered food, one hilarious skit and of course the beautiful music of the BHS Chamber Choir under the director of Terry Hicks
For reservations please call 696-3554 or e-mail: kabernathy@bentonville.k12.ar.us
December 5, 2008
ArtViews: Reading a Work of Art/Ways of Interpreting
Location: Bentonville Public Library, 405 S. Main Street
Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Free public art appreciation experience program
December 5, 2008
Eureka Springs Christmas Parade
Theme: "The Music & Magic of Santa's Workshop"
Time: 6:00pm
For more information call: 479-253-8737 or 800-6eureka
December 5, 2008
The Red Balloon and Color & Light
Lunchtime Movie @ the Massey
Location: Crystal Bridges at the Massey, Bentonville
Time: Noon to 1:00pm
Free drop-in brown bag program
These two short films explore color and light
December 5, 6, 2008
Christmas Bazaar
Location: American Legion Auxiliary, 4901 1/2 Midland Blvd., Fort Smith
Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Baby quilts, angels, crocheted items, aprons, and much more
"Bake Sale"
"Lunch"
Homemade chili or frito pie
served with dessert and drink
Cost: $3.50
Everyone welcome
December 5, 6, 2008
Hunter S. Thompson Documentaries
Double feature movie night hosted by Alpha Sigma Colony of Sigma PI Fraternity
Location: Uark Union Theatre, Fayetteville
Time: 8:00 to 11:00pm
$5.00 per person
Movie: "Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride"
Movie: The Life & Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
For more information call 479-414-2764
December 5, 6, 2008
Holiday Farmer's Market
Location: Botanical Gardens, 4703 North Crossover, Fayetteville
Time: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Thirty-five Fayetteville Farmers' Market vendors will offer locally-produced crafts as well as produce and flowers for your winter table
For more information call Fayetteville Farmers' Market: 479-236-2910
December 6, 2008
26th Annual Eureka Springs Christmas Tour of Homes
Theme: Remembering Christmas Past
Time: 2:00pm to 6:00pm
Ticket:
advance $15.00
day of tour $20.00
12 and under free
Tickets can be bought at the Chamber of Commerce, Visitor's Welcome Center, Christain Science Fellowship Church
For more information call: 479-253-9417
December 6, 2008
6th Annual Christmas Ball & Silent Auction
Location: 1905 Basin Park Hotel Ballroom, Eureka Springs
Time: 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Ticket: $20.00 advance, $25.00 at the door
Ticket includes:
-complimentary hor d'oeuvers and wine
-dancing to the JM Combo
-silent auction
For tickets call: 479-253-9417 or e-mail: eshm99@sbcglobel.net
Eureka Springs Season of Celebration
For schedule visit website: pinemountainjamboree.com
OzarkMountain Hoe-Down Holiday Show
For schedule visit website: ozarkmountainhoe.down.com
December 6, 2008
Living Windows Display
Location: Van Buren's Historic Main street
Time: 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Carriage rides will also be available
For more information call: 479-474-0332
December 6, 2008
Courthouse Lighting
Location: Downtown Van Buren
Time: 6:00pm
Enjoy a musical program before the lighting of the courthouse
December 6, 2008
Festival of Trees Ceremony
Location: Crawford County Court House lawn, Van Buren
Time: 7:00pm
Festival will host a series of local choirs performing traditional and contemporary holiday music, with last choir beginning their program at 8:30pm
Free hot coco and cookies will be served throughout the evening
December 5, 6,7, 12, 13,14, 2008
The Crucible
Location: White Auditorium, NWACC Campus inside of Burns Hall
1 College Drive, Bentonville
Time:
Fridays & Saturdays: 7:00pm
Sundays: 2:00pm
Ticket: $8.00per person and $6.00 per NWACC student or faculity with $1.00 off with canned goods item
December 6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14 2008
Artic Adventures
a hands-on creative play event for the whole family
Location: The Trike, 120 S Main Street, Bentonville
The Northwest Arkansas professional theatre company for young and families
Time:
Saturdays & Sundays: 12:00 to 5:00pm
Monday thru Friday: 3:30 to 7:30pm
Ticket Prices:
One-day: $10.00 per child age 2 years + (Includes FREE Adult tickets)
One-day Family Package (For families with 3 or more children): $25.00(Includes Free Adult tickets) and Event Pass (visit Artic Adventures multiple days): $15 per child ages 2 years+ (Includes FREE Adult tickets)
A One-day pass can be upgraded to an Event Pass for an additional $5.00 per child
Tickets can be purchased at The Trike, on line at www.triketheatre.org or call 866-331-3681
December 6, 2008
Free Family Day
Location: YouCan's Community Imagination Studio
818 N. Sang Avenue, Fayetteville
Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Create your own holiday cards or help us get ready for the New Year by helping us make a whimsical sculpture or create decorations for First Night Fayetteville
No pre-registration is required
December 6. 2008
Christmas Open House
Fort Smith Museum of History
320 Rogers Avenue
Time: 3:00pm for cookie and punch
Free admission all day come join us before or after the Christmas parade
December 6,7, 2008
Arts Live Theatre Auditions
Musical production of Disney's Alice In Wonderland
Location: Arts Live Theatre, 1378 North College
located next door to Chuck E. Cheese's, in the Evelyn Hills Shopping Center, Fayetteville
Auditions:
Saturday @ 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Sunday @ 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Those auditioning should prepare a song to be sung acapella, and will read from the script
Production date: February through March 1, 2009
For additional information call 479-521-4932 or visit website: artslivetheatre.com
December 6, 2008
Bake Sale
To benefit Cooperative Emergency Outreach
Location: Central Methodist Church, Dickson Street, Fayetteville
Time: 9:00am to 1:00pm
A ministry of 18 local churches providing food and emergency aid to those in crisis situations
December 6,7, 2008
"Battle of Prairie Grove" Re-enactment
100th year Anniversary of the Battlefield Park (1908-2008)
75th Arkansas State Parks Anniversary
For more information visit website: arkansasstateparks.com/prairiegrovebattlefield
December 7, 2008
Winter Dreams Tour of Homes
Junior League of Northwest Arkansas
Time: 11:00am 5:00pm
12 beautiful homes:
4 homes in the Benton County
8 homes in Washington County
The home of renowned architect, Marlon Blackwell, is one of the fabulous homes featured
Junior League cookbook also available for purchase in select number of homes
Silent auction in the home decorated by Walmart
Tour benefits the League's work to fight domestic violence and child abuse
For more information visit website: juniorleaguenwa.org
December 7, 2008
Annual Tasting Tea
Greenwood United Methodist Church
Location: Family Life Center, 15 W. El Paso street, Greenwood
Time: 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Admission: $3.00
Proceeds fund mission projects locally and globally
December 7, 2008
Annual Christmas Remembrance Service
Northwest Arkansas SHARE Parent Support Group
Families who have suffered a loss of a pregnancy, infant or early childhood death
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Circle of Life on Jones RD, Springdale
For more information call: 479-305-8588
December 7,8,9, 2008
"The Faithful Witness"
Scene by scene drive-thru journey of the life of Christ
Location: Rogers Christain Church, 25th and Oak Street, Rogers, AR
Time: 6:30 to 8:30pm each evening
Everyone is welcome
December 7, 2008
2008 Chautaugua Lecture Series
"The Clayton Family Brings Culture to the Border"
Feature: Christmas with the Claytons
Pictures with Santa, Christmas Goodies, Guided Tours
Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: The Clayton House, 514 North Sixth Street, Fort Smith
December 8, 2008
Dementia Caregivers Support Group
Location: Pat Walker Senior Health Center
12 E Appleby, Fayetteville
Time: 11:00am
For more information call 479-463-4419
December 9, 2008
Mommy & Me Art Class
Location: Community Imagination Studio, 818 North Sang Avenue, Fayetteville
Time: 10:00 to 11:00am & 3:30 to 4:30 am
Featured project:
Arts Center of the Ozarks is exhibiting our 14th Annual Artists of Northwest Arkansas Exhibition
We will talk about some of the work on display and create some of our own, also do some printmaking using an easy to make relief block printing technique
December 9, 2008
Season's Greetings
UA Fort Smith music department
Location: UA Fort Smith StubbleField Center
Time: 7:00pm
Following concerts, join us on the Campus Green for the lighting of the UA Fort Smith campus, hot chocolate, and festive Christmas music
December 9, 2008
The Northwest Arkansas Dot Net User Group Meet
Location: Room #226, The Jones Center, 922 East Emma Avenue, Springdale
Time: 5:30 to 8:00pm
Discuss: "The Windows Vista Bridge: How Managed Code Developers can Easily Access Exciting New Vista Features"
Free event and RSVP is required
For more information and to RSVP: http://snipr.com/59eh8
December 10, 2008
Alzheimer's Association Holiday Open House
Location: Bella Vista offices in Highland's Crossing
1901 Forest Hills Blvd.
Time: 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Business Associates and volunteers are invited to drop in
For more information call 479-855-2288
December 10,11, 12, 2008
The Night in Bethlehem
Holy Land experience like at the time of Jesus Christ
Location: Fayetteville First Church of the Nazarene
2857 N Old Missouri Road
Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
For more information call 479-521-5870
December 11, 2008
N.I.C.U. Parent Support Group Meet
For parents who currently have a baby in the N.I.C.U. or is a graduate of a N.I.C.U.
Location: St. Edward Mercy Center in the Vista Dining Room
Food, door prizes and a guest speaker
For more information: 479-883-0743
December 11, 2008
ES High School Music Students
Perform at THE Auditorium, Eureka Springsl
Time: 7:00pm
Admittance is by donation
Refreshments will be available
The concert offers both instrumental and vocal Holiday music
December 12, 2008
Eureka Home for the Holidays
Location: THE Auditorium in Eureka Springs
Time: 7:00pm
Local musicians and improv comedians come together in the spirit of the season for a night of great entertainment
Admission by donation
For more informtion call: 479-253-2586
December 13, 2008
M & N Augustine Foundation Annual International Festival
Location: St. Joseph School, 1722 Starr Road
Time: 6:00pm to 9:30pm
Ticket: $15.00 ($5.00 children 5 and under)
International food, silent auction, raffle
For advance tickets and more information call 442-2953
December 13, 2008
Eureka Springs 2nd Annual Sweet Treats Cookie Tour
Bed and Breakfast holiday cookie tour
Time: Noon to 6:00pm
$20.00 per person, limited tickets available
Visit different bed and breakfasts sampling their favorite cookie and candy receipes
Enter yourself in our contest for a chance to win a $300.00 gift certificate
For more information visit website: allianceofbetterbandbs.com/eureka-springs-cookie-tour.htm
December 12, 13, 2008
3rd. Annual Nativity and Noel
Location: The Church of Jesus Christ of latter-Day Saints
1101 McCollum Road, Bentonville
Time: 5:00pm to 9:00pm
This free community event will feature a live indoor nativity and a international creche exhibit starting at 5:00pm and a concert with local choirs starting at 7:00pm
December 12, 13, 2008
9th Annual Community Arts & Craft Show
Location: First Assembly of God Activities Building Hwy 74 West in Huntsville
(1 mile west of the square)
Time:
Friday @ 9:00am to 6:00pm
Saturday @ 9:00am to 4:00pm
Local artists and crafters
Lunch will be served and there will be door prizes
For more information: 479-456-2650
December 13, 2008
Hope Chest Toy Giveaway
Sponsored by the Westark Church of Christ
Location: 717 North 4th, Fort Smith
Time: 1:00pm
December 13, 2008
Van Buren Christmas Parade
Location: Van Buren's Historic Main street
Time: 6:30pm
All entries are lighted
For more information call 479-474-2761
December 13, 2008
Commemorate 2008 with Holiday Ornament
Location: YouCan's Community Imagination Studio
818 North Sang Avenue, Fayetteville
Decorate our studio by making a paper snowflake, help us create a whimsical First Night Fayetteville sculpture or decorations
For more information call: 479-442-8585
December 13, 2008
Mrs. Santa's Kitchen Cookie & Craft Sale
Location: Sequoyah United Methodist Church
1910 Old Wire Road, Fayetteville, AR
Time: 9:00am t 12:00pm
Proceeds benefit local and international mission projects of Sequoyah United Methodist Women
For more informaiton call: 479-442-8677
December 13, 2008
Photos with Santa
Location: Chicken Coop, Gentry AR
Time: 3:00pm to 6:00pm
December 13, 14, 2008
Christmas Carol High School
Produced by Arts Live Theatre
Location: Continuing Education Auditorium, 2 East Center Streeet, on the Downtown Square, Fayetteville
For ticket information visit website: artslivetheatre.com
December 14, 2008
Benton County Historical Society's Annual Christmas Party & Show & Tell
Location: Conference Centre at Compton Gardens, 312 North Main, Bentonville
Time: 2:30pm
Bring a historical item to show or watch and learn some history
Refreshments after the program
For more information call 479-273-9694
December 14, 2008
"The Nutcracker"
Presented by Classical Ballet Academy
Location: Arend Arts Center, 1901 S.E. J Street, Bentonville
Time: 3:00pm
Tickets range in price from $7 - $22 and will be available online at: classicalballetacademy.net
December 14, 2008
Once Upon a Christmas Cheery...A Night to Remember
Locations & Times:
Alma Presbyterian Church, 24 Oak Street, Alma at 3:00pm
First Presbyterian Church, corner of South 10th and Jefferson, Van Buren at 6:00pm
Santa Claus will make a visit following the 6:00pm performance
December 15, 2008
Photo with Santa
Family photo or children's photo
Everyone who donates a minimumof $20.00 will receive a 5x7 professional quality print of their photo
There are no sitting fees
Fundraiser to help with adoptions
Location: Keypoint Church Student Cente, Bentonville
Time: 5:00pm to 8:00pm
For more information call 479- 283-7182 or e-mail: lesliehutsler@hotmail.com
December 17, 2008
Mommy & Me Art Class
Location: Community Imagination Art Class, 818 N Sang Avenue, Fayetteville
Time: 10:00 to 11:00am
Story Time at the studio
Reading Snowflake Bentley
Also making snowflakes and cute little snowmen
For more information call: 479-42-8585
December 20, 2008
Pancake Breakfast with Santa
River Valley Young Marines
Location: VFW Hall 3000 Tilles Avenue, Fort Smith
Time: 8:00am to 10:30am
Cost: $5.00
Children under 3 years $3.00 each
Photo of child with Santa, additional $5.00 each
December 20, 2008
YouCan's Community Imagination Studio
Closed for the Holiday's
December 27, 2008
New's Years Ball
Fundraiser to raise money for local school playground equipment
Location: Holiday Inn, Fort Smith
Time: 8:00pm to Midnight
Ticket $15.00 admission
Must be 21 or older to attend
Semi-Formal attire
Silent Auction
Cash Bar
Valet Parking
Donations are appreciated
Every Night Until The End Of The Year
VFW Post 2953
Location: across the street from the AQ Chicken House in Springdale
Time:
Early games start @ 6:30 and main games start @ 7:00pm
Provide support for our veterans and their families in need
December 1, 2008
Citizenship Class
Location: Literacy Council of Western Arkansas, Inc.
300 South 11th Street, Fort Smith
To study and prepare to take the Citizenship Test
-books are free
-classes are free
-$10.00 registration fee
-trained instructors
-ESL also available
Times:
Monday & Wednesday
10:00am - 11:30am
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Need more information call: 479-783-2665
December 1, 2008
Oliver
A Charles Dickens Musical
In an all new production of Lionel Bart's magical musical treasure
Location: Arkansas Best Performing Arts Center
Time: 7:30pm
To purchase tickets or for show information call 479-788-7300 or visit website: uafortsmith.edu
December 2, 2008
Beau Weevilz Performing Free Concert
Next Drumers for Jesus Meeting
Location: First United Methodist Church, E Okmulgee Avenue, Muskogee, OK
Time: 7:00pm
also providing a drumer clinic and free refreshments
Everyone is invited to attend
December 3, 2008
Mommy & Me Art Classes
Location: Community Imagination Studio, 818 N Sang Avenue, Fayetteville
Time: 10:00 to 11:00am
Featured project:
Get ready for the Holidays. Make cards, gifts, and work on cool sculptures for First Night Fayetteville's annual New Year's Eve Celebration
For more information call 479-442-8585
December 4, 2008
42nd Silver Tea
Location: Crystal Dining Room, Crescent Hotel, Eureka Springs
Time: 2:00 to 4:00pm
Hosted by the churchwomen of St. James's Episcopal Church
Benefit for the Salvation Army
The public is cordially invited
December 4, 2008
Annual Homeless Vigil
Fayetteville High School Student Council
Location: Fayetteville High School
Accepting donations from 5:00pm until 9:00 outside of the Fayetteville High School
All proceeds go to help 80 homeless students at the high school and hundreds in the district
December 5, 2008
Holiday Pet Parade
Lights of the Ozarks in Fayetteville
Location: On the Square in downtown Fayetteville
Time: 6:00pm
December 5, 2008
41st. Annual Dinner, Dance, & Auction
So Swank with Frank
St. Edward Mercy Auxiliary
Location: Fort Smith's Holiday Inn City Center
Proceeds benefit St. Edward Mercy Heart Center
For more information and tickets visit website: stedwardmercy.com/swank.asp
December 5, 2008
Eureka Springs Christmas Parade
For more information call: 800-6EUREKA or visit website: eurekaspringschamber.com
December 5, 2008
Art Views
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
Location: Bentonville Public Library, 405 South Main Street
Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Interactive program is free and open to the public
For more information call 479-271-5976
December 5, 6, 2008
Beaver Lake Boat Parade
Parade leaves Prairie Creek Boat Ramp at 7:00pm each night
Arrive at the Hwy 12 Bridge around 7:15pm
Continue to Coppermine Lodge area arrive about 8:00pm
Continue back to Parairie Creek arrive in the area about 9:00pm
December 6, 2008
Annual Christmas Parade
Location: Downtown Bentonville
Time: 11:00am
December 6, 2008
Annual Holiday Art Bazaar
Location: WAC's Nadine Baum Studio, Fayetteville
Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Offer free card and ornament making while you shop for your gifts from local artists
December 4, 2008
Discover Art Colorful Connection-Mobiles
Location: Crystal Bridges at the Massey, Bentonville
Time: 3:00pm to 4:45pm
Free family drop-in program best for children ages 5-12 and their adult partners
Children and families will creat colorful mobiles from an array of materials and techniques
December 4, 5, 6, 2008
14th Madrigal Feast
Presented by Bentonville High School Choral Department
Time:
Thursday @ 7:00pm
Friday @ 7:00pm
Saturday @ 12:30pm & 7:00pm
Ticket price: $17, $30
Silent Auction begins thirty minutes before each show
This 15th Century Dinner Theater has delicious catered food, one hilarious skit and of course the beautiful music of the BHS Chamber Choir under the director of Terry Hicks
For reservations please call 696-3554 or e-mail: kabernathy@bentonville.k12.ar.us
December 5, 2008
ArtViews: Reading a Work of Art/Ways of Interpreting
Location: Bentonville Public Library, 405 S. Main Street
Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Free public art appreciation experience program
December 5, 2008
Eureka Springs Christmas Parade
Theme: "The Music & Magic of Santa's Workshop"
Time: 6:00pm
For more information call: 479-253-8737 or 800-6eureka
December 5, 2008
The Red Balloon and Color & Light
Lunchtime Movie @ the Massey
Location: Crystal Bridges at the Massey, Bentonville
Time: Noon to 1:00pm
Free drop-in brown bag program
These two short films explore color and light
December 5, 6, 2008
Christmas Bazaar
Location: American Legion Auxiliary, 4901 1/2 Midland Blvd., Fort Smith
Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Baby quilts, angels, crocheted items, aprons, and much more
"Bake Sale"
"Lunch"
Homemade chili or frito pie
served with dessert and drink
Cost: $3.50
Everyone welcome
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Hunter S. Thompson Documentaries
Double feature movie night hosted by Alpha Sigma Colony of Sigma PI Fraternity
Location: Uark Union Theatre, Fayetteville
Time: 8:00 to 11:00pm
$5.00 per person
Movie: "Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride"
Movie: The Life & Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
For more information call 479-414-2764
December 5, 6, 2008
Holiday Farmer's Market
Location: Botanical Gardens, 4703 North Crossover, Fayetteville
Time: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Thirty-five Fayetteville Farmers' Market vendors will offer locally-produced crafts as well as produce and flowers for your winter table
For more information call Fayetteville Farmers' Market: 479-236-2910
December 6, 2008
26th Annual Eureka Springs Christmas Tour of Homes
Theme: Remembering Christmas Past
Time: 2:00pm to 6:00pm
Ticket:
advance $15.00
day of tour $20.00
12 and under free
Tickets can be bought at the Chamber of Commerce, Visitor's Welcome Center, Christain Science Fellowship Church
For more information call: 479-253-9417
December 6, 2008
6th Annual Christmas Ball & Silent Auction
Location: 1905 Basin Park Hotel Ballroom, Eureka Springs
Time: 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Ticket: $20.00 advance, $25.00 at the door
Ticket includes:
-complimentary hor d'oeuvers and wine
-dancing to the JM Combo
-silent auction
For tickets call: 479-253-9417 or e-mail: eshm99@sbcglobel.net
Eureka Springs Season of Celebration
For schedule visit website: pinemountainjamboree.com
OzarkMountain Hoe-Down Holiday Show
For schedule visit website: ozarkmountainhoe.down.com
December 6, 2008
Living Windows Display
Location: Van Buren's Historic Main street
Time: 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Carriage rides will also be available
For more information call: 479-474-0332
December 6, 2008
Courthouse Lighting
Location: Downtown Van Buren
Time: 6:00pm
Enjoy a musical program before the lighting of the courthouse
December 6, 2008
Festival of Trees Ceremony
Location: Crawford County Court House lawn, Van Buren
Time: 7:00pm
Festival will host a series of local choirs performing traditional and contemporary holiday music, with last choir beginning their program at 8:30pm
Free hot coco and cookies will be served throughout the evening
December 5, 6,7, 12, 13,14, 2008
The Crucible
Location: White Auditorium, NWACC Campus inside of Burns Hall
1 College Drive, Bentonville
Time:
Fridays & Saturdays: 7:00pm
Sundays: 2:00pm
Ticket: $8.00per person and $6.00 per NWACC student or faculity with $1.00 off with canned goods item
December 6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14 2008
Artic Adventures
a hands-on creative play event for the whole family
Location: The Trike, 120 S Main Street, Bentonville
The Northwest Arkansas professional theatre company for young and families
Time:
Saturdays & Sundays: 12:00 to 5:00pm
Monday thru Friday: 3:30 to 7:30pm
Ticket Prices:
One-day: $10.00 per child age 2 years + (Includes FREE Adult tickets)
One-day Family Package (For families with 3 or more children): $25.00(Includes Free Adult tickets) and Event Pass (visit Artic Adventures multiple days): $15 per child ages 2 years+ (Includes FREE Adult tickets)
A One-day pass can be upgraded to an Event Pass for an additional $5.00 per child
Tickets can be purchased at The Trike, on line at www.triketheatre.org or call 866-331-3681
December 6, 2008
Free Family Day
Location: YouCan's Community Imagination Studio
818 N. Sang Avenue, Fayetteville
Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Create your own holiday cards or help us get ready for the New Year by helping us make a whimsical sculpture or create decorations for First Night Fayetteville
No pre-registration is required
December 6. 2008
Christmas Open House
Fort Smith Museum of History
320 Rogers Avenue
Time: 3:00pm for cookie and punch
Free admission all day come join us before or after the Christmas parade
December 6,7, 2008
Arts Live Theatre Auditions
Musical production of Disney's Alice In Wonderland
Location: Arts Live Theatre, 1378 North College
located next door to Chuck E. Cheese's, in the Evelyn Hills Shopping Center, Fayetteville
Auditions:
Saturday @ 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Sunday @ 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Those auditioning should prepare a song to be sung acapella, and will read from the script
Production date: February through March 1, 2009
For additional information call 479-521-4932 or visit website: artslivetheatre.com
December 6, 2008
Bake Sale
To benefit Cooperative Emergency Outreach
Location: Central Methodist Church, Dickson Street, Fayetteville
Time: 9:00am to 1:00pm
A ministry of 18 local churches providing food and emergency aid to those in crisis situations
December 6,7, 2008
"Battle of Prairie Grove" Re-enactment
100th year Anniversary of the Battlefield Park (1908-2008)
75th Arkansas State Parks Anniversary
For more information visit website: arkansasstateparks.com/prairiegrovebattlefield
December 7, 2008
Winter Dreams Tour of Homes
Junior League of Northwest Arkansas
Time: 11:00am 5:00pm
12 beautiful homes:
4 homes in the Benton County
8 homes in Washington County
The home of renowned architect, Marlon Blackwell, is one of the fabulous homes featured
Junior League cookbook also available for purchase in select number of homes
Silent auction in the home decorated by Walmart
Tour benefits the League's work to fight domestic violence and child abuse
For more information visit website: juniorleaguenwa.org
December 7, 2008
Annual Tasting Tea
Greenwood United Methodist Church
Location: Family Life Center, 15 W. El Paso street, Greenwood
Time: 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Admission: $3.00
Proceeds fund mission projects locally and globally
December 7, 2008
Annual Christmas Remembrance Service
Northwest Arkansas SHARE Parent Support Group
Families who have suffered a loss of a pregnancy, infant or early childhood death
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Circle of Life on Jones RD, Springdale
For more information call: 479-305-8588
December 7,8,9, 2008
"The Faithful Witness"
Scene by scene drive-thru journey of the life of Christ
Location: Rogers Christain Church, 25th and Oak Street, Rogers, AR
Time: 6:30 to 8:30pm each evening
Everyone is welcome
December 7, 2008
2008 Chautaugua Lecture Series
"The Clayton Family Brings Culture to the Border"
Feature: Christmas with the Claytons
Pictures with Santa, Christmas Goodies, Guided Tours
Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: The Clayton House, 514 North Sixth Street, Fort Smith
December 8, 2008
Dementia Caregivers Support Group
Location: Pat Walker Senior Health Center
12 E Appleby, Fayetteville
Time: 11:00am
For more information call 479-463-4419
December 9, 2008
Mommy & Me Art Class
Location: Community Imagination Studio, 818 North Sang Avenue, Fayetteville
Time: 10:00 to 11:00am & 3:30 to 4:30 am
Featured project:
Arts Center of the Ozarks is exhibiting our 14th Annual Artists of Northwest Arkansas Exhibition
We will talk about some of the work on display and create some of our own, also do some printmaking using an easy to make relief block printing technique
December 9, 2008
Season's Greetings
UA Fort Smith music department
Location: UA Fort Smith StubbleField Center
Time: 7:00pm
Following concerts, join us on the Campus Green for the lighting of the UA Fort Smith campus, hot chocolate, and festive Christmas music
December 9, 2008
The Northwest Arkansas Dot Net User Group Meet
Location: Room #226, The Jones Center, 922 East Emma Avenue, Springdale
Time: 5:30 to 8:00pm
Discuss: "The Windows Vista Bridge: How Managed Code Developers can Easily Access Exciting New Vista Features"
Free event and RSVP is required
For more information and to RSVP: http://snipr.com/59eh8
December 10, 2008
Alzheimer's Association Holiday Open House
Location: Bella Vista offices in Highland's Crossing
1901 Forest Hills Blvd.
Time: 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Business Associates and volunteers are invited to drop in
For more information call 479-855-2288
December 10,11, 12, 2008
The Night in Bethlehem
Holy Land experience like at the time of Jesus Christ
Location: Fayetteville First Church of the Nazarene
2857 N Old Missouri Road
Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
For more information call 479-521-5870
December 11, 2008
N.I.C.U. Parent Support Group Meet
For parents who currently have a baby in the N.I.C.U. or is a graduate of a N.I.C.U.
Location: St. Edward Mercy Center in the Vista Dining Room
Food, door prizes and a guest speaker
For more information: 479-883-0743
December 11, 2008
ES High School Music Students
Perform at THE Auditorium, Eureka Springsl
Time: 7:00pm
Admittance is by donation
Refreshments will be available
The concert offers both instrumental and vocal Holiday music
December 12, 2008
Eureka Home for the Holidays
Location: THE Auditorium in Eureka Springs
Time: 7:00pm
Local musicians and improv comedians come together in the spirit of the season for a night of great entertainment
Admission by donation
For more informtion call: 479-253-2586
December 13, 2008
M & N Augustine Foundation Annual International Festival
Location: St. Joseph School, 1722 Starr Road
Time: 6:00pm to 9:30pm
Ticket: $15.00 ($5.00 children 5 and under)
International food, silent auction, raffle
For advance tickets and more information call 442-2953
December 13, 2008
Eureka Springs 2nd Annual Sweet Treats Cookie Tour
Bed and Breakfast holiday cookie tour
Time: Noon to 6:00pm
$20.00 per person, limited tickets available
Visit different bed and breakfasts sampling their favorite cookie and candy receipes
Enter yourself in our contest for a chance to win a $300.00 gift certificate
For more information visit website: allianceofbetterbandbs.com/eureka-springs-cookie-tour.htm
December 12, 13, 2008
3rd. Annual Nativity and Noel
Location: The Church of Jesus Christ of latter-Day Saints
1101 McCollum Road, Bentonville
Time: 5:00pm to 9:00pm
This free community event will feature a live indoor nativity and a international creche exhibit starting at 5:00pm and a concert with local choirs starting at 7:00pm
December 12, 13, 2008
9th Annual Community Arts & Craft Show
Location: First Assembly of God Activities Building Hwy 74 West in Huntsville
(1 mile west of the square)
Time:
Friday @ 9:00am to 6:00pm
Saturday @ 9:00am to 4:00pm
Local artists and crafters
Lunch will be served and there will be door prizes
For more information: 479-456-2650
December 13, 2008
Hope Chest Toy Giveaway
Sponsored by the Westark Church of Christ
Location: 717 North 4th, Fort Smith
Time: 1:00pm
December 13, 2008
Van Buren Christmas Parade
Location: Van Buren's Historic Main street
Time: 6:30pm
All entries are lighted
For more information call 479-474-2761
December 13, 2008
Commemorate 2008 with Holiday Ornament
Location: YouCan's Community Imagination Studio
818 North Sang Avenue, Fayetteville
Decorate our studio by making a paper snowflake, help us create a whimsical First Night Fayetteville sculpture or decorations
For more information call: 479-442-8585
December 13, 2008
Mrs. Santa's Kitchen Cookie & Craft Sale
Location: Sequoyah United Methodist Church
1910 Old Wire Road, Fayetteville, AR
Time: 9:00am t 12:00pm
Proceeds benefit local and international mission projects of Sequoyah United Methodist Women
For more informaiton call: 479-442-8677
December 13, 2008
Photos with Santa
Location: Chicken Coop, Gentry AR
Time: 3:00pm to 6:00pm
December 13, 14, 2008
Christmas Carol High School
Produced by Arts Live Theatre
Location: Continuing Education Auditorium, 2 East Center Streeet, on the Downtown Square, Fayetteville
For ticket information visit website: artslivetheatre.com
December 14, 2008
Benton County Historical Society's Annual Christmas Party & Show & Tell
Location: Conference Centre at Compton Gardens, 312 North Main, Bentonville
Time: 2:30pm
Bring a historical item to show or watch and learn some history
Refreshments after the program
For more information call 479-273-9694
December 14, 2008
"The Nutcracker"
Presented by Classical Ballet Academy
Location: Arend Arts Center, 1901 S.E. J Street, Bentonville
Time: 3:00pm
Tickets range in price from $7 - $22 and will be available online at: classicalballetacademy.net
December 14, 2008
Once Upon a Christmas Cheery...A Night to Remember
Locations & Times:
Alma Presbyterian Church, 24 Oak Street, Alma at 3:00pm
First Presbyterian Church, corner of South 10th and Jefferson, Van Buren at 6:00pm
Santa Claus will make a visit following the 6:00pm performance
December 15, 2008
Photo with Santa
Family photo or children's photo
Everyone who donates a minimumof $20.00 will receive a 5x7 professional quality print of their photo
There are no sitting fees
Fundraiser to help with adoptions
Location: Keypoint Church Student Cente, Bentonville
Time: 5:00pm to 8:00pm
For more information call 479- 283-7182 or e-mail: lesliehutsler@hotmail.com
December 17, 2008
Mommy & Me Art Class
Location: Community Imagination Art Class, 818 N Sang Avenue, Fayetteville
Time: 10:00 to 11:00am
Story Time at the studio
Reading Snowflake Bentley
Also making snowflakes and cute little snowmen
For more information call: 479-42-8585
December 20, 2008
Pancake Breakfast with Santa
River Valley Young Marines
Location: VFW Hall 3000 Tilles Avenue, Fort Smith
Time: 8:00am to 10:30am
Cost: $5.00
Children under 3 years $3.00 each
Photo of child with Santa, additional $5.00 each
December 20, 2008
YouCan's Community Imagination Studio
Closed for the Holiday's
December 27, 2008
New's Years Ball
Fundraiser to raise money for local school playground equipment
Location: Holiday Inn, Fort Smith
Time: 8:00pm to Midnight
Ticket $15.00 admission
Must be 21 or older to attend
Semi-Formal attire
Silent Auction
Cash Bar
Valet Parking
Donations are appreciated
